Kagiso Trust

"The implementation of the European Union’s Special Programme for the Support of victims of apartheid led to the birth of Kagiso Trust (KT) in May 1985. KT was established as a mechanism to channel funds, which would promote the struggle, as well as uplift and empower communities deprived by the system. The history of KT mirrors South Africa’s remarkable transition to democracy over the past two decades. KT was formed at a time when there was a change in the way the international community dealt with South Africa, as there was a whiff of direction of democracy. When the two initial patrons, Beyers Naude and Archbishop Tutu, argued for sanctions, KT reached a compromise deal with the European Union (EU) over sanctions and development. It laid down it demands and was not prepared to be conduits of some foreign policy. KT was therefore established as a mechanism to channel funds, which would promote the struggle, as well as uplift and empower communities deprived by the system."


 * Themba Mola - Chief Operation Officer

Trustees
Accessed March 2010:


 * Nthobakae Angel (Chairperson)
 * Zanele Mbeki
 * Hylton Appelbaum
 * Zwo Nevhutalu
 * Mazwi Tisani
 * Bongiwe N. Njobe

Patrons
Accessed March 2010:


 * Archbishop Tutu
 * Frank Chikane
 * Max Coleman
 * Jakes Gerwel
 * Smangaliso Mkhatshwa
 * Goolam Aboobaker
 * Abe Nkomo

Contact
URL: http://www.kagiso.co.za

Related Sourcewatch

 * Southern African NGO Network
 * Achmat Dangor
 * Kgotso Schoeman